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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.06, 1,048.63 and 619.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.06, 1,048.63 and 619.94 is: 855.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.06 : 1,048.63 = 619.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.06/1,048.63 = 619.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.06x = 1,048.63 × 619.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.06x = 650,079.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,079.34/760.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.30

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